Shock Absorber replacement & repair made easy

The shock absorber is a component of the suspension system that evens out the irregularities of the road surface the car navigates. It is mounted on one side to the car's chassis or body and on the other to one of the wheel's wishbones.

Essentially, the shock absorber consists of a tube filled with gas or oil that is compressed by a piston. It essentially dissipates the kinetic energy generated by the road.

How do you know there is something wrong with the Shock Absorber?

When the car bounces on excessively after driving over a hump or similar.
When the car feels unstable going through corners or rough services.
When the impact of navigating over humps is harder than normal.
When there is a puddle of oil-like fluid underneath the car near a wheel.
When the tyres lose touch with the ground after a shock absorption.

When should you consider a Shock Absorber replacement?

Over time, a shock absorber's condition can deteriorate due to the fact that it is in constant use when the car is driven. Eventually, it can be that fluid or gas starts to leak out of the shock absorber which can, for example, be due to a leaking valve inside. A bad shock absorber will cause an unstable ride, through corners.

Equally, it can be that the car rocks excessively when going over humps or when stopping the car, bouncing for a prolonged period after the actual shock absorption.

Issues with the shock absorbers that are not addressed can lead to a variety of other, more expensive, issues; among which is excessive tyre wear. It is therefore important to address issues with the shock absorber timely and professionally to ensure an optimal ride and prevent further damage.

Should you experience problems with a shock absorber then it is advisable to have the system inspected and, if necessary, have the bad shock absorber replaced. Always service the shock absorbers as and when stipulated in the guidelines set out by your car's manufacturer.

What happens during a Shock Absorber replacement?

The mechanic will test drive the car to establish the possible cause of the problem.
The mechanic will inspect the suspension system and shock absorbers in detail.
If necessary, the mechanic will replace the worn or broken shock absorber.
The mechanic will advise if other components need to be replaced.
The mechanic will check the suspension again and test drive the car.
If necessary, the mechanic will make adjustments.

How much does a Shock Absorber Replacement cost?

The cost of a shock absorber replacement depends on your car and what parts your car's manufacturer recommends using for the replacement. Find out what you could save by having your shock absorber replaced by ClickMechanic, by selecting your car at the top of this page!

How much does a Shock Absorber replacement cost?

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These estimates may include Suspension airbag (driver side), Suspension airbag (passenger side), Suspension airbag (driver side), Suspension airbag (passenger side), Front shock absorber, Front shock absorber, Rear shock absorber and/or Rear shock absorber

52 manufacturers for Shock Absorber Replacement

Name	Clickmechanic Click mechanic average	Independent garage estimate	Franchise dealer estimate
Alfa Romeo Parts costs: £156.40 - £286.86 Labour time: 1-3 hours # of quotes: 873	£292	£220 - £353	£314 - £514	Get exact price
Audi Parts costs: £149.68 - £251.76 Labour time: 1-3 hours # of quotes: 6545	£277	£228 - £328	£335 - £488	Get exact price
Austin Parts costs: £34.75 - £54.69 Labour time: 0-1 hours # of quotes: 38	£97	£83 - £95	£138 - £154	Get exact price
Bentley Parts costs: £208.23 - £258.32 Labour time: 1-2 hours # of quotes: 12	£323	£308 - £315	£449 - £457	Get exact price
BMW Parts costs: £146.93 - £293.68 Labour time: 1-3 hours # of quotes: 12755	£318	£235 - £386	£352 - £576	Get exact price
Cadillac Parts costs: £261.01 - £313.21 Labour time: 1-2 hours # of quotes: 2	£348	£348 - £348	£487 - £487	Get exact price
Chevrolet Parts costs: £175.20 - £374.24 Labour time: 1-2 hours # of quotes: 337	£313	£243 - £388	£346 - £526	Get exact price
Chrysler Parts costs: £130.12 - £275.93 Labour time: 0-2 hours # of quotes: 327	£233	£165 - £295	£226 - £406	Get exact price
Citroen Parts costs: £113.70 - £235.10 Labour time: 1-3 hours # of quotes: 3442	£253	£189 - £312	£286 - £467	Get exact price
Dacia Parts costs: £171.14 - £259.14 Labour time: 0-2 hours # of quotes: 58	£243	£225 - £273	£313 - £372	Get exact price
Daewoo Parts costs: £99.45 - £192.95 Labour time: 1-2 hours # of quotes: 13	£215	£179 - £250	£278 - £370	Get exact price
Daihatsu Parts costs: £192.45 - £311.46 Labour time: 0-2 hours # of quotes: 39	£296	£246 - £325	£338 - £441	Get exact price
Daimler Parts costs: £293.04 - £351.64 Labour time: 1-2 hours # of quotes: 3	£385	£369 - £369	£504 - £504	Get exact price
Dodge Parts costs: £175.97 - £345.47 Labour time: 1-2 hours # of quotes: 66	£319	£242 - £372	£343 - £513	Get exact price
DS Parts costs: £68.80 - £82.56 Labour time: 1-2 hours # of quotes: 2	£197	£157 - £157	£258 - £258	Get exact price
Ferrari Parts costs: £257.07 - £308.48 Labour time: 1-2 hours # of quotes: 1	£359	£350 - £350	£493 - £493	Get exact price
Fiat Parts costs: £123.23 - £218.74 Labour time: 0-2 hours # of quotes: 4254	£211	£173 - £252	£248 - £357	Get exact price
Ford Parts costs: £124.64 - £230.47 Labour time: 0-2 hours # of quotes: 14189	£222	£173 - £265	£246 - £376	Get exact price
Honda Parts costs: £218.35 - £358.84 Labour time: 1-3 hours # of quotes: 4750	£349	£306 - £408	£436 - £577	Get exact price
Hyundai Parts costs: £171.44 - £340.98 Labour time: 0-2 hours # of quotes: 939	£304	£213 - £352	£288 - £476	Get exact price
Isuzu Parts costs: £179.63 - £288.43 Labour time: 0-1 hours # of quotes: 35	£250	£203 - £283	£261 - £373	Get exact price
Iveco Parts costs: £239.99 - £329.25 Labour time: 0-1 hours # of quotes: 18	£298	£282 - £316	£371 - £413	Get exact price
Jaguar Parts costs: £243.94 - £503.31 Labour time: 0-2 hours # of quotes: 1433	£415	£282 - £515	£368 - £694	Get exact price
Jeep Parts costs: £143.56 - £318.23 Labour time: 0-2 hours # of quotes: 376	£266	£175 - £330	£235 - £448	Get exact price
Kia Parts costs: £145.42 - £288.03 Labour time: 0-2 hours # of quotes: 759	£241	£191 - £304	£266 - £415	Get exact price
Land Rover Parts costs: £175.84 - £608.50 Labour time: 1-3 hours # of quotes: 2553	£430	£231 - £628	£320 - £849	Get exact price
LDV Parts costs: £214.00 - £257.08 Labour time: 0-1 hours # of quotes: 137	£240	£250 - £250	£328 - £329	Get exact price
Lexus Parts costs: £210.02 - £705.86 Labour time: 1-3 hours # of quotes: 652	£479	£285 - £700	£401 - £929	Get exact price
Maserati Parts costs: £249.61 - £335.81 Labour time: 1-2 hours # of quotes: 5	£355	£352 - £387	£504 - £550	Get exact price
Mazda Parts costs: £132.46 - £295.67 Labour time: 0-2 hours # of quotes: 1663	£239	£168 - £309	£230 - £419	Get exact price
Mercedes-Benz Parts costs: £164.61 - £337.04 Labour time: 1-3 hours # of quotes: 3960	£362	£231 - £412	£330 - £599	Get exact price
MG Parts costs: £131.40 - £346.14 Labour time: 0-1 hours # of quotes: 89	£230	£175 - £342	£245 - £454	Get exact price
MINI Parts costs: £132.68 - £252.71 Labour time: 1-2 hours # of quotes: 1069	£245	£193 - £283	£279 - £397	Get exact price
Mitsubishi Parts costs: £160.62 - £259.64 Labour time: 0-2 hours # of quotes: 640	£250	£212 - £288	£296 - £403	Get exact price
Nissan Parts costs: £145.82 - £337.79 Labour time: 0-2 hours # of quotes: 1838	£290	£192 - £364	£267 - £502	Get exact price
Peugeot Parts costs: £102.69 - £215.59 Labour time: 1-2 hours # of quotes: 4286	£230	£170 - £282	£256 - £420	Get exact price
Peugeot Talbot Parts costs: £170.49 - £204.59 Labour time: 0-1 hours # of quotes: 2	£231	£220 - £220	£302 - £302	Get exact price
Porsche Parts costs: £510.34 - £938.71 Labour time: 2-4 hours # of quotes: 179	£857	£630 - £953	£850 - £1,278	Get exact price
Proton Parts costs: £70.08 - £84.10 Labour time: 0-1 hours # of quotes: 1	£129	£124 - £124	£192 - £192	Get exact price
Renault Parts costs: £115.96 - £221.75 Labour time: 1-2 hours # of quotes: 3864	£224	£173 - £272	£253 - £396	Get exact price
Rover Parts costs: £151.21 - £232.34 Labour time: 1-2 hours # of quotes: 168	£261	£235 - £286	£349 - £416	Get exact price
Saab Parts costs: £188.35 - £333.13 Labour time: 0-2 hours # of quotes: 962	£278	£234 - £333	£317 - £444	Get exact price
SEAT Parts costs: £117.20 - £214.07 Labour time: 1-2 hours # of quotes: 2877	£229	£188 - £275	£282 - £406	Get exact price
Skoda Parts costs: £107.93 - £208.92 Labour time: 1-2 hours # of quotes: 2507	£231	£184 - £275	£281 - £410	Get exact price
Smart Parts costs: £110.28 - £220.14 Labour time: 1-3 hours # of quotes: 167	£236	£170 - £308	£252 - £468	Get exact price
Ssangyong Parts costs: £205.15 - £247.73 Labour time: 1-2 hours # of quotes: 24	£271	£272 - £273	£379 - £381	Get exact price
Subaru Parts costs: £204.50 - £395.50 Labour time: 1-2 hours # of quotes: 229	£377	£276 - £416	£388 - £567	Get exact price
Suzuki Parts costs: £150.39 - £270.15 Labour time: 0-2 hours # of quotes: 504	£236	£195 - £284	£268 - £388	Get exact price
Toyota Parts costs: £144.68 - £285.74 Labour time: 1-3 hours # of quotes: 2614	£278	£207 - £349	£298 - £507	Get exact price
Vauxhall Parts costs: £127.64 - £233.75 Labour time: 0-2 hours # of quotes: 10359	£219	£170 - £255	£238 - £355	Get exact price
Volkswagen Parts costs: £122.73 - £219.28 Labour time: 1-2 hours # of quotes: 13693	£240	£196 - £283	£294 - £419	Get exact price
Volvo Parts costs: £154.70 - £310.43 Labour time: 1-2 hours # of quotes: 2056	£287	£212 - £349	£299 - £491	Get exact price

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Estimates on repair costs, such as the above results for a shock absorber replacement, are created by combining data from multiple third-party sources. The actual cost of using your local repair providers may be outside of the estimated range. We provide estimates on repair costs for information only and accept no liability for any inaccuracies or errors. If you think an estimate is incorrect, please contact us to let us know.

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Mechanics that undertake shock absorber work

Purcaru Iulian, Southampton
Rln Automotive, Rugby
Superior Automotive Maintenance (s.a.m), Romford

Westbourne Motors, West Sussex

Recent Shock Absorber replacement quotes

These recent quotes were taken from our quote engine which uses third-party industry standard data on repair times, along with a live parts retailer, and a regional labour rate to build an accurate free quote. We are constantly improving our quote engine, so please let us know if a price seems incorrect.

£273.92

Shock absorbers replacement - front (pair)

Audi A4

Gloucester

£159.19

Shock absorbers replacement - rear (pair)

Fiat Grande Punto

Telford

£256.45

Shock absorbers replacement - front (pair)

Vauxhall Vivaro

Surbiton

£256.96

Shock absorbers replacement - front (pair)

Vauxhall Corsa

Batley

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ClickMechanic uses industry-standard data to give you an instant quote, before connecting you with a local mobile mechanic or independent garage to carry out the work.

There are over 1600 mechanics and garages in the network and each has been vetted on their work history, qualifications and insurance. In addition, we ask all customers to review their mechanic so we can remove any unprofessional mechanics from the network and ensure that the standard remains high.

We have a dedicated customer service team based in London to assist you and ensure your booking goes smoothly.

Who are the mechanics?

The mechanics are a nationwide network of independent garages and mobile mechanics. We rigorously vet the mechanics before they join the network to ensure they have:

At least 5 years work experience (average is 20 years)
At least City & Guilds level 2 mechanic qualification (or better)
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Furthermore, our users rate the mechanic after each job, meaning we quickly remove any unprofessional mechanics from the network.

Is there a warranty for your services?

Yes. All repairs & services come with a 12-month warranty on both labour and parts. If there’s any defects in the workmanship we’ll work with you to get it resolved at no extra cost.

Do I pay more for the mechanic to come to me?

In almost all cases, no. Collection & delivery is included in your quote. If your car isn’t drivable, and the work can’t be done by a mobile mechanic then some garages will charge a recovery fee. If this is the case, our customer service team will be in touch to let you know in advance, and you’re under no obligation to accept the increased price.

Is there a cancellation fee?

You can cancel your booking with no fee up to 24 hours before the booking. If you cancel within 24 hours of the scheduled visit, then you’ll be charged a £20 fee, which will increase to £40 if the mechanic has started travelling to your location.

Can I supply my own parts?

No. We don't offer a labour only service where you provide your own parts. This is because all mechanics operating in the network must offer a 12-month warranty on their repairs, and so must be able to guarantee the quality and suitability of all parts supplied.

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I'm not sure what's wrong, what should I do?

If you don’t know what’s wrong, we recommend booking a diagnostic inspection and we’ll send a mechanic to find and fix your fault.

When can I book in for?

You can book in 7 days a week, 8AM-8PM. We ask for a day's notice when making a booking, so that we can connect you with a mechanic and they can source the parts.

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No problem! Please email us at support@clickmechanic.com with your repair details, registration and postcode and we'll send you a tailored quote.

When do I pay?

You will be charged only when the mechanic has completed the work to your satisfaction, and you've given the go-ahead to invoice.

Why do you need my card details?

Much like a hotel, we need your card details to reserve your booking and guarantee payment for the mechanic. You won't be charged a penny until the mechanic has completed the work to your satisfaction and you've given the go-ahead to invoice.

On the day

What happens on the day?

On the day the mechanic will call you to let you know exactly when they will arrive. Then they'll introduce themselves and either take your car to the garage or get on with the work you've booked.

Once the work has been finished, your mechanic will explain the work they've carried out. Once you're happy and give the go-ahead to invoice, then you'll be charged by the mechanic through the ClickMechanic app and your receipt will be emailed directly to you.

Will I get a mobile mechanic or a garage?

For most jobs, we'll send them to both mobile mechanics and independent garages. For jobs that can't be done at the roadside, we'll connect you to a garage, and if your car isn't drivable then we'll connect you with a mobile mechanic.

Do I need to be present for a pre-purchase inspection?

No, though the mechanic will need to be able to access the car, so it’s best to liaise with the seller to ensure that they will be available.

What if the mechanic finds I need a different repair?

If your mechanic attends the booking and finds that the work requested is not the correct diagnosis, the mechanic will assess the vehicle to identify the correct issue. He will then charge the booking at the cost of a diagnostic inspection and you will receive an email receipt reflecting this. If the mechanic can help with repairing the vehicle, they will also send through an additional work quote for the correct repair.

Can the mechanic do the repair by the roadside?

Most repairs can be done by the mobile mechanics on our network. Some jobs will require a workshop, and if this is the case we’ll find you a garage who will collect & return your car - so there’s no need for a trip to the garage.

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What does a Shock Absorber do?

How do you know there is something wrong with the Shock Absorber?

When should you consider a Shock Absorber replacement?

What happens during a Shock Absorber replacement?

How much does a Shock Absorber Replacement cost?

How much does a Shock Absorber replacement cost?

Want to know how much you'd pay at a franchise dealer or independent garage?

Check out the ClickMechanic price for a Shock Absorber replacement. We use industry standard data & millions of data points so you know what you should be paying

Alfa Romeo

£292

£220 - £353

£314 - £514

Audi

£277

£228 - £328

£335 - £488

Austin

£97

£83 - £95

£138 - £154

Bentley

£323

£308 - £315

£449 - £457

BMW

£318

£235 - £386

£352 - £576

Cadillac

£348

£348 - £348

£487 - £487

Chevrolet

£313

£243 - £388

£346 - £526

Chrysler

£233

£165 - £295

£226 - £406

Citroen

£253

£189 - £312

£286 - £467

Dacia

£243

£225 - £273

£313 - £372

Daewoo

£215

£179 - £250

£278 - £370

Daihatsu

£296

£246 - £325

£338 - £441

Daimler

£385

£369 - £369

£504 - £504

Dodge

£319

£242 - £372

£343 - £513

DS

£197

£157 - £157

£258 - £258

Ferrari

£359

£350 - £350

£493 - £493